LinkedIn just received some good coverage on business news and if the market continues its climb we could see LNKD break its highs. The chart looks good. Congress is cutting costs and beginning to wake up to control spending.

I have two accounts with Wells but not too happy with brokerage side of the business. Advisor was told to put me in conservative but put me into high risk. I lost a ton. i went back to doing my own research and investments and was able to recoup my losses. he put me into Fannie May and Freddie Mac before the real estate bust. I still have whats left of those. I think the Freddie Mac is dust.

I picked up more of FNFG and think like others that they will get bought up. Stupid thing they did buying HSBC but it may pay off as they sold a lot of it for a profit.

The volume exhibeted in the last couple weeks even on down market days clearly shows accumulation of First Niagara Financial Group shares. Insiders have been accumulating ahead of any major news, and the recent gathering with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America is not without reason. My view is what I have been saying from the beginning that a much larger financial will go after First Niagara. All the negatives are gone. Accumulation is definitely happening and after traveling as a Real Estate investor, I have seen a rise in home sales and home prices from Phoenix Arizona, to Sebring Florida. The housing Boom is clearly starting. I have already seen momentum in flipping houses again. Mid sized banks are going to make money and lots of it! In one area I invested in in rental properties, all the rentals are now occupied. I have people waiting for vacancies. This was not the case a year ago. In the Northeast the properties I have are both occupied and sold, especially in the Buffalo NY, Niagara Falls NY area as Casinos have been brought up in the very near future of First Niagaras location. We have seen many homes marked for foreclosures sold and renovated. The bank with the most lending for profit? FNFG!

Apple hit the Sqwauk Box this moring and they are going to continue climb. Stock was already going up preopen. They won't have to use their cash but word is they may issue preferred adding billions. This is great long term. This is a value play. Shareprice is pricey for a small investor and it would be great if they split. HOLD APPL

I have been watching and accumulating First Niagara FNFG. Insiders been buying and it is in the accumulation phase. Huge volume days ahead of any new but the Street is watching this mis sized bank now valued at $50 billion plus. Earnings and housing boom starting will value this stock much higher. There was a recent analyst calling for a double on them. Its worth checking.

I believe Apple will test the highs again. They too are going to capitalize on the TV industry.
Why not do an all in one package. Its money in the bank.
Wish I bought a ton at $5 ;-)

Looks like FNFG is getting a lot of attention from the "Big Boys" on the Street

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If one believes that FNFG will successfully manage the post-merger period, a return to earnings growth could see FNFG earn a much higher, more reasonable multiple. At a Price/Book ratio of 1, the stock would nearly double, and at 10x 2013 earnings, the stock would be worth 66% more. Like Hancock, the merger discount adds risk now but the possibility of great reward if First Niagara gets it right. Analysts seem pretty confident that they will.

Seeking Alpha writer just posted a great article calling for a double on FNFG
Go read it, good chart

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If one believes that FNFG will successfully manage the post-merger period, a return to earnings growth could see FNFG earn a much higher, more reasonable multiple. At a Price/Book ratio of 1, the stock would nearly double, and at 10x 2013 earnings, the stock would be worth 66% more. Like Hancock, the merger discount adds risk now but the possibility of great reward if First Niagara gets it right. Analysts seem pretty confident that they will.

In trading on Friday, shares of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASD: FNFG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $8.03, changing hands as high as $8.04 per share. First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. shares are currently trading up about 2.1% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of FNFG shares, versus its 200 day moving average:

This is much needed and Ceo has to prove he wants to increase value with earnings, buyback, raise dividends and stop promoting until investors get paid!

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